![Indian cucumber-root [Medeola virginiana]](/images/May/Green/thumbnail_IMG_4318.jpg "Indian cucumber-root [Medeola virginiana]")
Common Name:
Indian cucumber-root
Scientic Name:
Medeola virginiana
Colors:
Green, Yellow
Months Appearing:
May, June
1-2 feet high. Leaves in two sets of whorls.
Greenish-yellow flowers, nodding, project from upper whorl. Petals reflexed. Stamens red tinged. ~1/2 inch in diameter.
Edible rhizomes have a mild cucumber-like flavor.
Rich woods.
May 31, Hall Lake, Chippewa Watershed Conservancy, Isabella County, Michigan.